Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (0.60 - 1.0 FTE) - Minneapolis Level 1

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work night triage for our Emergency Medicine Department (Hennepin County Medical Center) - a Level 1 Trauma for Adults and Pediatrics. Starting FTE is flexible (0.60 - 1.0 FTE) with full benefit eligibility at 0.70 FTE (0.60 carries full benefits minus disability). Clinical coverage will be nights 11 pm - 7 am in triage 7 days a week (scheduled days TBD). There will be ability to pick up moonlighting shifts as desired (and as department needs). This job must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 

The below grid represents current base pay in addition to a 25% stipend*. Pay is based on years since licensure as an APP. 

*Stipend is specifically for working straight night shifts in the ED Triage role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working at triage as a provider doing medical screening exams (MSE) on patients and seeing and treating patients with less critical complaints who can be discharged from triage. Provider will also do MSE on patients and start workups on patients waiting for the team centers in the ED.
• Perform physical examination and record history
• Write & route orders to appropriate laboratory and radiological studies
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as directed by the physician including but not limited to:
• Wound care dressing
• Venipuncture
• Starting intravenous lines
• Bladder catheterization
• Suturing lacerations
• Pelvic examinations and testing
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Immobilizing fractures and other musculoskeletal problems through the use of splinting and casting

We also offer an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the professional development and support of APPs, advocating for the 300+ APPs in our organization. APP Center offerings include: 

• Free Medical Education opportunities
• Ongoing communication to all APPs
• Lounge area with snacks and beverages where you can relax and recharge
• Well-equipped work room to enhance your productivity
• Conference room for collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current (or eligibility for) license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant issued by the State of Minnesota
• Family NP (FNP) certification required for NP candidates
• 3 years of work in an emergency department as an advanced practice provider

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in Emergency Medicine of 5 years (at least 3 years as an Advanced Practice Provider)
• Knowledge of electronic medical documentation system/software

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

• We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; License and Certification Reimbursement, Annual Business Expense Account dollars. Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.